Private Child Law


Co-Parenting After Separation and Divorce: Finding Solutions That Work for Your Family

Navigating the complexities of co-parenting after separation can be incredibly challenging.

Emotions are often running high, communication can break down, and prioritising your child's well-being while managing your own emotions can feel overwhelming.

You're not alone. Many parents face similar hurdles when trying to create a stable and supportive environment for their children.

If you're struggling to agree on arrangements for your children, understanding your options is the first step towards a brighter future.

When Agreement Isn't Possible: Understanding Your Options

Ideally, parents can work together to create the arrangements for their children that addresses their child's needs. However, when disagreements arise, and reaching a mutual understanding proves difficult, legal intervention may be necessary. We understand that navigating the legal landscape can be daunting, and we're here to provide the support and guidance you need.

How We Can Help: Assist you with your Private Child Law Matters

1. Child Arrangement Orders: Defining Living Arrangements and Time Allocation

A Child Arrangement Order is a legally binding document that sets out the living arrangements for your child and outlines the time each parent spends with them. This comprehensive order covers various aspects, including:

Previously known as Residence Orders and Contact Orders, Child Arrangement Orders provide clarity and stability for both parents and children, minimising potential conflict and ensuring everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.

2. Prohibited Steps Orders: Protecting Your Child's Wellbeing

A Prohibited Steps Order can be put in place to prevent one parent from taking certain actions without the other parent's consent. This order might cover issues such as:

Prohibited Steps Orders are designed to safeguard your child's welfare and ensure that both parents have a say in significant decisions affecting their lives.

3. Specific Issue Orders: Resolving Specific Disagreements

When parents are unable to agree on a particular issue concerning their child, a Specific Issue Order can provide a resolution. This order can address disagreements related to:

Specific Issue Orders provide a clear solution to specific disputes, allowing parents to move forward and focus on co-parenting effectively.

Take the First Step: Contact Us for an Initial Consultation

We understand that dealing with child arrangement matters can be stressful and emotionally challenging. We offer a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can discuss your concerns openly and honestly.

Contact us today for an initial, informal chat to discuss your situation and explore your options. We're here to help you navigate this process and find solutions that work best for your family.

We are based in Harrow, Greater London.

Please contact us for an initial  informal chat. 0844 800 0610 or 020 8515 2778

Or complete our contact page.

Note: that we don't undertake Divorce or Financial Proceedings

We service parents in the following locations:

We are a law firm and mediation service near you. We work with separated parents and divorce parents in Harrow, South Harrow, West Harrow, North Harrow, Harrow on the Hill, Harrow & Wealdstone, Wealdstone, Pinner, Pinner Road, Pinner Village, Pinner High Street, Pinner Green, Uxbridge, Uxbridge Moor, Uxbridge Road, Ickenham, Headstone, Hatch End, Stanmore, Stanmore Village, Little Stanmore, Ruislip,  Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip, Eastcote,  Rayners Lane, Sudbury Hill, Sudbury Hill, Sudbury Town,  Northwood, Northwood Hills, Amersham, Chalfont & Latimer,  Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Preston Road, Moor Park, Hillingdon, North Hillingdon, Hounslow, Camden, Camden Town, Alperton, Ealing, Ealing Broadway, West Ealing, Watford, Watford High Street, Watford Junction, Northolt,  Carpenders Park, Bushey, Canons Park, Kenton, South Kenton, Kentish Town, Kensal Green, Northwick Park, Stanmore, Kingsbury, Brent,  Neasden, Cricklewood, Dollis Hill, Gladstone Park, Neasden, Willesden, Willesden Green,  Willesden High Road, Willesden Junction, Roundwood Park, Church End, Harlesden,  Stonebridge Junction, Park Royal,  Chalk Farm, Belsize Park, Lisson Green, Hendon, Hendon Central, Staples Corner, Edgware, Edgware Road, The Hale, Colindale, The Hyde, Grahame Park, Hendon, Hendon Central, High Barnet,  Burnt Oak, Golders Green,  Golders Hill Park,  Queens Park, Brondesbury Park, Ladbroke Grove, Mill Hill, Mill Hill East, East Finchley, Finchley Road, Finchley, Kilburn, Kilburn High Road, Kilburn Park, West Kilburn, Swiss Cottage, West Hampstead, Hampstead Garden Suburb, South Hampstead, Hampstead Heath, Holloway, Belsize Park,  Notting Hill, Westbourne Green, Southall, Wembley, Wembley Park, North Wembley, South Wembley, Barham Park, Brent Park, Hosenden, St John's Wood, Acton, West Acton, East Acton,  White City, Shepherds Bush, North Acton, South Acton, Acton Central, Acton Town,  Acton, Park Royal, Brent Cross,  Upper Holloway, Tufnell Park, Baker Street, Paddington, Bayswater, Bloomsbury, Childs Hill, Shoot Up Hill, Maida Vale, Marylebone, Bond Street, North West London, London.

The Firm serves the local areas of Pinner, Pinner Green, Pinner High Street, Harrow, North Harrow, West Harrow, South Harrow, Rayners Lane, Hatch End, Eastcote, Roxeth,  Northwood, Northwood Hills, Ruislip, Wembley, Stanmore, Kenton, Kingsbury, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, London and surrounding areas.

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